Where Alexander residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Alexander, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 04694. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Alexander
More Alexander adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32.8%), vs 23.1% across Maine. There are 16 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Alexander
1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food (15.2%), vs 10.7% across Maine. Utility shut-off threats (9.7% vs 7.4%) and no reliable transportation (10.1% vs 7.8%) are higher too. 21.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
COPD, diabetes and obesity run high in Alexander
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.4%), vs 8.4% across Maine. 1 in 7 adults have diabetes (14.6%), vs 11.2% across Maine. Obesity is also above the state: 41.1%, vs 32.7% across Maine. In all, Alexander runs above Maine on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Maine figure falls outside Alexander’s likely range; Alexander’s figures come from ZIP code 04694, which may reach past town lines.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maine
Share of adults, with the Maine figure marked.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
21.5% of Alexander adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Out of every 100 Alexander adults…
Alexander runs above ME on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Alexander
No hospital or community health center in Alexander itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Alexander; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Keeping up with care
Share of Alexander adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
How Alexander adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Alexander runs above Maine.
1 in 3 Alexander adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Alexander and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton | — | — | — | — | |
| Crawford | — | — | — | — | |
| Baileyville | D | 41.1% | 14.6% | 20% | ZIP 04694 |
| Cooper | — | — | — | — |
Princeton, Crawford and Cooper: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Alexander adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Alexander
Why doesn’t Alexander have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Alexander.
What hospital is closest to Alexander?
Calais Community Hospital in Calais, 12.0 miles in a straight line from Alexander’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Alexander.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Maine figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.